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Why do solids have a definite volume ?

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(i) The intermolecular forces of attraction that are present in solids are very strong.
(ii) The constituent particles of solids have fixed position.
(iii) Hence, solids have a definite volume.
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Knowledge Check

  • Consider the following statements …………… Solids have definite volume and shape (ii) Solids are rigid and compressible (iii) Solids have weak cohesive forces Which of the above statemetns is/are not correct ?

    A
    (i) only
    B
    (ii) & (iii) only
    C
    (iii) only
    D
    (i) & (ii) only

  • Amorphous solids have

    A
    Orderly arrangement of atoms
    B
    Long range of melting point
    C
    Anisotropy
    D
    both (a) and ( c )

  • Which form of based on physical characteristics posses neither definite volume nor definite shape ?

    A
    Solids
    B
    Liquids
    C
    Gases
    D
    Both (a) and (b)